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Marco Silva and Alessandro Circati preview Benfica Europa League opener against AC Milan

Benfica open their Europa League campaign with an away fixture against AC Milan on Wednesday evening following a pre-match press conference.

Benfica prepare to begin their Europa League campaign with a visit to AC Milan, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday.

Ahead of the matchday one fixture, Marco Silva and Alessandro Circati are scheduled to attend the pre-match press conference on Tuesday at 19:00.

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EM DIRETO: Marco Silva e Alessandro Circati fazem a antevisão da estreia do Benfica na Europa League frente ao AC Milan
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